Lemont 2024 Gift Guide: For Those Who Love The Sentimental
Photography by Molly Hebda | Design by All Together
We’re starting off our 2024 gift guides for those who love meaning behind their gifts.
1. Vinyl Records from B-Side
(Moving soon to 238 Main Street) | Music is one of the greatest gifts the world has ever given us. We love the idea of sharing a vintage holiday record or a sparkling new vinyl filled tracks you know they’ll love.
Choose a few records — something fun, something inspiring, and something sentimental — and pair them with a new turntable or tools to maintain their stereo system. Write a small note that explains what this album means to you.
Perfect for: Your adult kids, your best friend who lives far away, and the teens just starting their vinyl collections.
SHOP B-SIDE RECORDS LEMONT
2. Sketchbooks + Crafts at Three Stories Books
Encourage the tiny artists in your life to keep practicing their craft or have them create a self-portrait for all of the loved ones in their life. Three Stories has a wonderful selection of crafts and the popular Ooly art supplies that spark creativity but are so easy to clean up.
Pick up supplies and crafts for your favorite mini artists to gift for the holidays. Choose a few throughout the year to frame for your home, office, or as gifts.
Perfect for: Kids of all ages
SHOP THREE STORIES BOOKS
3. Vintage Silverware at Smokey Row Antiques
If you’re hoping to find one of those heirloom pieces that stick around for generations, Smokey Row Antiques should be your go-to. We love all of the home items and vintage holiday decorations but we really love items like the vintage silverware that could line the table every holiday.
Select small vintage holiday plates to hold jewelry, keys, or other small items or pick up a full dinnerware set to add to your collect.
Perfect for: Your in-laws, newlyweds, and folks who love to go thrifting
SHOP SMOKEY ROW ANTIQUES
4. Centerpiece from Lange’s Flowers
‘Tis the season to gather round the table and invite others into your home. Make the holiday extra special with a floral bouquet or tablescape from Lange’s Flowers.
Choose a tablecloth and dinner service for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s and call the wonderful team at Lange’s to coordinate a centerpiece. After the holidays, break the flowers up into smaller vases to place around your home.
Perfect for: You, The Hostess
Shop Lange’s Woodland Flowers
5. Photography from Molly Hebda, Hilltop Photo Co., or J.R. Owen
Throughout the year, these three local photographers bring us to tears with the beautiful images and the stories of the families, business owners, and individuals who are so happy with their work.
Gift a photography session or product with any of these photographers for a gift to cherish for years.
Molly Hebda Photography: Perfect for the person starting their new brand or business who needs headshots or product shots. She is also our official Lemont Downtown photographer. Pick up products in studio with her cityscapes to keep for years or add to your gifts. Learn More
Hilltop Photo Company: Perfect for families. While it’s so hectic to schedule family photos, Brigid makes it worth it. You’ll look back on these images for years to come with Lemont Downtown as the perfect backdrop. Learn More
J.R. Owen: Rachael and Jeff Owen make a beautiful team capturing weddings, boudoir photography, and portraits for newborns, seniors, and headshots. Work with them once and they’ll be part of your family for years to come. Learn More.
Still don’t know what to buy?
Over 15 local businesses in Lemont Downtown accept the Lemont Downtown gift card. Give the gift of local — use your gift card all year long for restaurants, shopping, and more!
